"Even in the darkest of times, the human spirit has an innate capacity for hope and healing..." - Ghost of the Tsunami
Day 4: 23 February 2024 (Friday)
Route: Banda Aceh – Kuala Lumpur
We had early breakfast and checked out by 9.00 am. This morning we went for last minute souvenirs shopping at Pusat Ole-ole to by tid-bits and Kopi Gayo.
(Our last day in Banda Aceh) |
(Colourful souvenirs on display) |
(Pusat Ole-ole Banda Aceh with our tour guide) |
(Fishing boats at Aceh River) |
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(The attraction at Lampulo Village) |
(A fishing boat perched on the roof of the house) |
(Story-telling session by one of the Tsunami victims) |
(Names of victims on the wall) |
(Detail write-ups of the boat on the house) |
(The aftermath of the Tsunami) |
Next visit was to Makam syeikh Abdur Rauf. Abd al-Rauf ibn Ali al-Fansuri al-Sinkili (1615–1693) was a well-known Islamic scholar, spiritual leader of the Shattariyya tariqa and the mufti of Aceh. He was the confidante of Sultana Safiyat al-Din. He was considered the first person to spread the Sufi order in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Some believe he was an ethnic Minang from Singkil. Unfortunately, the makam was closed and will only be opened after solat Jumaat.
(The beach at the end of the road) |
(The gate of Makam Sheikh Kuala was locked) |
(A snap shot from the gate) |
After lunch the bus sent the ladies and our luggage to the airport. Then later sent the men to a nearby mosque for solat Jumaat. Masjid Jame’ Nurul Huda is a short distance away from the airport. The ladies performed jamak Zohor/Asar prayers at the airport surau.
(Masjid Jame' Nurul Huda) |
(Joining the locals for solat Jumaat) |
(Arrived early at Angkasa Pura II) |
(Sultan Iskandar Putra International Airport) |
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